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Public meeting to discuss the “Kids vs. Global Warming” Petition

Public meeting to discuss the “Kids vs. Global Warming” Petition. June 13, 2013. Agenda. Welcome TRUST Massachusetts’ video 10 min Statements from Students from Boston Latin and B.C. Law School 40 min Presentation from MassDEP on climate change 20 min

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Public meeting to discuss the “Kids vs. Global Warming” Petition

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  1. Public meeting to discuss the “Kids vs. Global Warming” Petition June 13, 2013

  2. Agenda • Welcome • TRUST Massachusetts’ video 10 min • Statements from Students from Boston Latin and B.C. Law School 40 min • Presentation from MassDEP on climate change 20 min • Questions & comments 15 min • Next steps 5 min

  3. Massachusetts’ Leadership in Addressing Climate Change • Since 2007 Massachusetts has taken an integrated approach by: 1. Creating clean energy jobs and business, 2. Reducing GHG emissions associated with climate change, and 3. Promoting Energy Efficiency.

  4. Launching the Clean Energy Revolution • Energy Efficiency • #1 in country for energy efficiency for 2 years running • Invested more per capita in energy efficiency than any other state • Solar • Already achieved Governor’s goal of 250 megawatts by 2017 • Increasing the goal to 1600 megawatts by 2020 • Wind • Have achieved 103 megawatts of Governor’s goal of 2,000 megawatts by 2020 • Wind Blade Testing Facility located in Charlestown, Boston • Increase in wind energy both onshore and offshore

  5. 2008 Clean Energy Legislation • Green Communities Act • Expand Energy Efficiency • Expand Renewable Energy program • Establish Green Communities Program • Global Warming Solutions Act • 2020 limit 25% below 1990 level • 2050 limit at least 80% below 1990 level • Oceans Management Act • Provides zoning-like planning of state waters • Identifies presumptive areas for wind development • Clean Energy Biofuels Act • Mandate for advanced biofuels • Low Carbon Fuel Standards • Green Jobs Act

  6. Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) • GWSA requires environmental agencies to: • Collaborate with other agencies to reduce GHG emissions to the limits established in the law • Adopt a statewide GHG emission reduction limit of 10-25% below 1990 baseline level by 2020 and at least 80% by 2050 • Create economy-wide “Clean Energy and Climate Plan” to reduce GHG emissions by Jan 1, 2011 • Establish GHG emissions registry and reporting system • Publish an inventory with estimates of GHG emissions on Dec 31, 2010 and every 3 years thereafter • Publish 5-year report on GWSA implementation Jan 1, 2014 • Update 2020 Clean Energy and Climate Plan by Jan 1, 2016

  7. Clean Energy & Climate Plan (CECP) • In December, 2010, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs: • Set the 2020 emissions reduction requirement at 25% below 1990 levels; maximum amount authorized by law • Issued the Massachusetts Clean Energy & Climate Plan for 2020 that lays out 28 programs and policies to reduce GHG emissions from 4 sectors to achieve 25% reduction goal by 2020

  8. CECP Approach

  9. Massachusetts GHG emissions 11 % CO2e emission drop 1990-2009 influenced by many factors including: economy and natural gas prices; weather patterns affecting heating and cooling loads; and state investments in energy efficiency measures.

  10. Regulations and Policies Adopted to Address Climate Change • Mandatory GHG Reporting Regulations, 310 CMR 7.71 • Massachusetts CO2 Budget Trading Program, 310 CMR 7.70, Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) • Amendments to the Low Emission Vehicle Program, 310 CMR 7.40 • Amendments to the Low Sulfur Fuel Regulations, 310 CMR 7.04 • Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program, MassEVIP • GHG Dashboard • Clean Energy Results Program • Tailoring Rule, 310 CMR 7.00: Appendix C(2)(a)1 • Solid Waste Master Plan • Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards, 225 CMR 14-16

  11. Regulations and Policies to Come • Amendments to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, 310 CMR 7.70 (RGGI) • Prevention of Significant Deterioration Regulations • Refrigerant System Emissions, 310 CMR 7.73 • SF6 Regulations, 310 CMR 7.72 • Regulatory Waste Bans • Studying a Clean Energy Performance Standard • Transportation Conformity • Emission Limits and Plans for 2030, 2040 and 2050 • Strategy Tracking Performance Management System

  12. Conclusion • Massachusetts will continue to be a national leader in addressing climate change • GWSA enables a unique opportunity to create a cleaner, healthier economy, while preserving our biodiversity and protecting our natural resources • Implementation will require collaboration amongst diverse stakeholders, both within and outside of state government • Time is of the essence, and • both the challenges and • opportunities are historic • in scale

  13. Comments & Questions

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